LBA Haynes Strand is one of the Top 400 American accounting firms according to INSIDE Public Accounting. The firm appears on this list for the second year in a row. The IPA 400 ranks firms by their net revenue, which the organization compiles by analyzing more than 500 survey responses from the largest accounting firms…

If you’re anything like our LBAHS employees, you have already planned your weekend shopping trip. For those who may not know, August 2nd through August 4th is tax-free weekend in South Carolina. This is an annual sales tax holiday where both resident and non-resident shoppers are provided with the opportunity to purchase certain items free…

LBA Haynes Strand is excited to announce the acquisition of the Asheboro office of Cherry Bekaert LLP. With this acquisition, we will expand our firm’s footprint to maintain the Asheboro office location. With nearly 80 professionals across North Carolina, clients will have access to local resources and immediate support. “Our firm has been focused on…

College is expensive and the cost continues to rise each year. As a parent, you want to be prepared and start saving for this expense early. There are a few tax-smart options to consider when saving for this expense – a Roth IRA or 529 plan. When you utilize an account that offers a tax…

Over the past few years we have seen an increased focus by the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) on dentists for the audit of sales and use tax compliance. With this in mind, we want to work with our Practice owners to educate and proactively prevent the massive impact these audits can cause. Sales…

Did you start or acquire a new business this year? If so, you may feel a little overwhelmed with the new responsibilities and you could be a little intimidated interacting with the IRS for the first time. The first thing you should do as a new business owner is get a tax ID number or…

As your team of trusted advisors, one of our main objectives is to provide you with the knowledge and resources to help you achieve your goals. In today’s digital world, we understand that you are susceptible to cybercrime and identity theft daily. We have compiled a few cybersecurity tips to help protect you against these…

Your first question is likely, what is a PEO? Simply, it’s a Professional Employer Organization. That probably doesn’t help your understanding, does it? To define PEOs, we’ve brought in an expert in the industry, Jeff Wanner, to describe the components and advantages further. What is a PEO? PEOs (Professional Employer Organizations) have become a widely…

Historically, small businesses, including dental Practices, have met the need for employee insurance with a traditional group plan or providing an increase in salary to allow employees to purchase their own insurance. With the work of Congress, there is a new option in the marketplace. This option is the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement…

LBA Haynes Strand is proud to be a member of RSM US Alliance. RSM US Alliance is a premier affiliation of independent accounting and consulting firms in the United States, with more than 75 members in over 38 states, the Cayman Islands and Puerto Rico.